Champion Creed
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762: 259: The Rights of the Emperor (Request for Monthly Votes!) 762: 259: The Rights of the Emperor (Request for Monthly Votes!) Bill Russell admitted that he did not expect Roger to return to the podium so quickly.

Last season, when that jokester of a tall man took the stage, Mr.

11 Rings really thought that guy could usher in a new era.

Because Tim Duncan truly understood the “secret” to winning.

He did not care about stats, he loved defense, he blended into the team.

Yet, he was not just an ordinary team player because he possessed superior individual skills.

His teammates loved him, and the Admiral was willing to be his deputy.

But Duncan never considered himself the boss, prioritizing the team far above the individual.

He was a star who realized from his rookie days that basketball was a team sport in every aspect; he knew it from his very first NBA game.

Perhaps you would say that Jason Kidd was also this kind of player, no, Jason Kidd’s selflessness was limited to on the court, but off the court, he still managed to create chaos in the locker room.

Tim Duncan’s understanding of the team encompassed everything on and off the court, and no Spurs player ever whispered, “I hate that jerk.”

For those with a stunning talent, this is a truly valuable quality.

Bill Russell felt Duncan could succeed because, in his time, he himself had dominated the league with these traits when there were less than ten teams.

He thought Duncan would also demonstrate his due dominance, but merely a year later, Roger was back.

Yes, a large part of why the Spurs were eliminated early was because of Duncan’s injuries.

If Tim Duncan had been uninjured, facing Roger and the Spurs, could the Hawks still have won the championship?

Bill Russell liked Duncan, but he had to admit, the Spurs had no chance.

You cannot question a team that wins the playoffs undefeated, that’s the dumbest thing in the world.

The Spurs might not encounter infighting like the Lakers, maybe able to win a couple of games gracefully in the finals.

But they would equally struggle in a seven-game series against the Hawks.

This Hawks team adapted to any style and feared no opponent.

Even possessing the ultimate weapon that Auerbach himself couldn’t have thought of in Paul Pierce.

At least for this year, Bill Russell felt that no team could beat the Hawks.

Bill Russell had never seen such a thing, in the past six years, he had presented the award to the same person five times.

In today’s league of 29 competitive teams, what terrifying frequency of championship winning is this?

This isn’t unscientific, it’s downright anti-scientific!

In the early ’90s, when people thought Michael Jordan was outrageous, they absolutely could not imagine that Roger, the trump card, was yet to come.

As Bill Russell handed over the FMVP trophy, he marveled at Roger’s terror.

Roger jokingly asked Mr.

11 Rings, “Hey, getting tired of this?”

This was a joke spanning two years.

In 1998 when Roger led the Hawks to the championship, Bill Russell jokingly said Roger was the only one he worried about surpassing his number of championship rings.

And Roger answered that as long as you don’t get tired of presenting awards to me, no other difficulties matter.

So, after receiving the trophy this year, Roger asked the question again.

Bill Russell shook his head, “You still lack one Kareem between you and me, so I can still bear it.

Congratulations, Roger.”

As he lifted the small trophy above his head, Roger claimed his fifth FMVP.

Roger’s distinction from other stars lay here; those who had won many championships, whether Magic, Jabbar, or Bird, they could not guarantee they were the MVP of every championship season.

Magic won five championships but only had three FMVPs.

Jabbar wore six rings but only had two FMVPs.

Bird, three championships, two FMVPs.

Only Roger not only won championships but could also ensure he was always the best player in those championship teams.

Michael Jordan was among the few who could achieve three championships paired with three FMVPs.

But compared to Roger’s five, even Jordan’s accomplishments seemed less remarkable.

The commentator on site also talked about Roger’s five championships and five FMVPs, “This is the toughest part, winning championships with two different teams, Roger was the best player in both.

His dominance is as unmatched as the Hawks’ this season.”

After thoroughly analyzing Roger’s career plans, LeBron James got another insight from the commentator’s words—winning championships necessarily means winning FMVPs.

A championship without FMVP always lacks a bit in value.

Look at Shaq, he too established a dynasty, also a creator of a three-peat, but now he has lost all respect.

Because people say, he won championships through Roger since he was never the MVP of the finals.

What if one day, he had a chance to win a championship but no chance at the FMVP?

James did not continue to ponder this; he felt that if one day he really competed for a championship in the NBA, he would definitely be the best among his team.

Indeed, this Akron boy’s goal has never been merely to enter the NBA, that was too simple for him.

His goal was to become one of the greatest players in history!

After the award ceremony, the Hawks began a wild celebration in the locker room.